Medical Science Liaison, Dermatology – 12 Month Contract

AbbVie

Medical Science Liaison developing relationships and scientific credibility in Dermatology at AbbVie. Engaging with healthcare professionals and delivering scientific information.

Posted 7/8/2026contractRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop/maintain key scientific knowledge that enables credible dissemination of information to external experts (EEs) and other healthcare professionals (HCPs), to help the development of professional working relationships.
Participate and follow-up on assigned investigator-initiated studies (IIS), clinical studies and medical projects initiated within the relevant therapeutic area (TA).
Provide scientific support and help maintain relationships with external experts/academic centres.
Deliver credible presentations on scientific matters to HCPs, individually or in groups.
Participate in the selection process to identify qualified HCPs AbbVie would wish to engage in collaborative efforts – such as research, or lecture/meeting support (advisory boards, congresses, symposiums, etc.); and to ensure a high level of scientific or educational integrity in these collaborative efforts.
Attend relevant scientific meetings/conferences and develop summaries of key data presented.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree is a requirement: PhD, PharmD, or M.D.
Relevant business experience with solid knowledge of the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
Previous experience as an MSL preferred.
Relevant Dermatology background is considered an asset.
Previous experience in a customer-facing role in the healthcare industry.
Experience in the presentation and/or interpretation of scientific or clinical research publications.
Knowledge of scientific methods applied to clinical research and the current legislative/regulatory controls.
Keen interest in developing and maintaining expert knowledge for assigned therapeutic area/product and medical research in general.
English language proficiency (oral and written).
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)
Must be at ease with technology (the use of various tools/systems to perform day-to-day tasks).
Valid driver’s license and passport.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Scientific Research InterpretationClinical Research KnowledgeRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeExpert Knowledge DevelopmentPresentation Skills

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsCustomer-Facing Experience